Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida is recruiting a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join a high-volume, subspecialty-rich pediatric anesthesia program at one of South Florida's premier children's hospitals. The care team handles 10,000 cases annually across every major pediatric surgical specialty — including cardiac, neurosurgery, and kidney transplant — inside a newly renovated facility with brand-new patient floors and operating rooms. A $75,000 start-date bonus and a newly increased compensation structure make this one of the most competitive pediatric CAA opportunities in the region.
Perks and Benefits
- Annual base compensation range of $195,000–$245,000, with opportunity to earn above the stated range
- $75,000 start-date bonus
- 8 weeks of PTO starting at hire
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
Practice Highlights
- 10,000 anesthesia cases performed annually across a full spectrum of pediatric surgical subspecialties
- Case mix includes Cardiac, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, and Kidney Transplant — every major pediatric specialty represented
- Anesthesia care team of 32 clinicians: 16 physicians and 16 APPs (CAAs/CRNAs), providing a well-supported, collaborative model
- 232-bed dedicated children's hospital with brand-new patient floors and operating rooms
- 84-bed combined Level II and Level III NICU, 30-bed PICU, and 12-bed intermediate care unit — full critical care infrastructure on campus
- Specialty service lines include a Heart Institute, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Endocrinology, Nephrology and Hypertension Program, Orthopedics and U18 Sports Medicine Center, and Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs
- Over 23 years as the leading children's hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties, with the current facility opened in 2011
- Regional referral catchment spanning Broward and Palm Beach counties, drawing complex pediatric cases from across South Florida
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Current certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or eligibility to obtain
- Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with high-acuity pediatric anesthesia across a broad subspecialty case mix, including cardiac and transplant surgery
About the Community
Hollywood, Florida sits along the Atlantic coastline between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, offering a walkable beachfront lifestyle anchored by the 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk — a pedestrian promenade with oceanfront dining, biking, and entertainment. Florida's no-state-income-tax environment meaningfully extends take-home pay, and the city's excellent schools, diverse dining, and proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it a practical and appealing home base for clinicians relocating with families. Miami's cultural amenities and Fort Lauderdale's urban core are each within a short drive, delivering big-city access without big-city commute times.